Fulron
Funeral Home
Visitation
Sunday, September 1, 2024, 2-3pm, Bethel Baptist Church, 445 Bethel Church Road, Fulton, MS
Service
Sunday, September 1, 2024, 3pm, Bethel Baptist Church, 445 Bethel Church Road, Fulton, MS
Obituary
Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:
Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.
In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.
Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on Aug 26, 2024 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Sergeant First Class James “Kevin” Carrell, age 53, who had served within the MSARNG within the MS AVCRAD and 185th Aviation Brigade has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord. Kevin had worked full-time at the MS AVCRAD and Tupelo AASF.
It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country. A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.
Rest in Peace Soldier. We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.
You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.
Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.
Obituary, Visitation, and Service details:
James “Kevin” Carrell; age 53 passed away on August 26th, 2024. He was born in Lubbock, TX, but grew up in Anniston, AL where he graduated from Saks High School in 1989. After graduation he entered the Army National Guard, where he took pride in serving his country for 28 years. He loved God, his family and friends with everything in him.
He coached many little league teams and loved working with kids in sports and at church. He was a die-hard loyal Alabama fan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and making people laugh. He is the best son, father, Kpaw, and friend. He will be forever loved and missed.
James is preceded in death by his father, Clifford James Carrell; grandmother, Minnie Johnson.
James is survived by mother, Alice Carrell; daughter, Morgan (Evan) McFerrin; son, Dustin (Madison) Carrell; sister, Donna (Troy) Smiley; 3 grandchildren, Audrey and Bennett McFerrin; and Sawyer James Carrell.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 3pm at Bethel Baptist Church, 445 Bethel Church Road, Fulton, MS 38843. The family will accept friends for visitation from 2pm-3pm prior to the service.